I bow hunt first then I have used everything from 243 up to 35cal. I mostly use my 243 now but will break out the '06 occasionally. My old Marlin 35cal really was probably the best hog gun I ever had out to 100yrds. Wish I had never sold it.
Bow. I got a clean pass thru back in March on a 75# meat hog (little boar) at 22 yrds.
I think it would be fun to do it with a pistol also. Maybe a 41 Mag. Another toy my LSW won't appreciate. My cousin down in N. Central FL hunts with a 44 Mag. My brother (NE FL prefers bowhunting them as well.
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AR34 (Ram Cam) 28" 70#
AR34 (Cam & 1/2) 28" 70#
Vital Gear Trapper 3-pin
TT Shakey Hunter
Blackhawk Pro 4000s
Muzzy Three Blade 100s
Scott Mongoose (Buckle)